 Aaron Lodge is ideally situated
near to Edinburgh city centre where attractions such as Edinburgh
Castle, Princess Street Gardens, The Royal Mile and plenty of
shops, museums and galleries are located. In the area there are
a good selection of golf courses, theatres, pubs, cinemas and
restaurants... Below are some further details on the attractions
available in the area.Edinburgh CastleThe castle is the most popular tourist attraction in Edinburgh.
Dominating the skyline with majestic views over Princes Street
and the impressive gardens below, this former Royal residence
is steeped in history. The spectacular fireworks display against
the backdrop of the castle at the end of the Edinburgh Festival
and on Hogmanay are the most eagerly awaited events of the year.
 Arthur's Seat
Arthur's
Seat an 825 foot high extinct volcano is one of Edinburgh's
most distinctive landmarks. There are several paths to the
top of the volcano which, although fairly arduous are well
worth itfor the magnificent views. It is said that on a clear
day you can see right as far as the hills of the highlands!
Palace of Holyrood House
Open to the public most of the year, the Palace of Holyrood
house is a popular spot for visitors. Dating from 1498 when
it was built by King James IV, it has been closely associated
with royalty ever since and is still the official residence
of Queen Elizabeth II when she is staying in Scotland.
The Scotch Whisky Experience
The Scotch Whisky Experience is located at the top of the Royal Mile, next to Edinburgh Castle. Capture the
spirit of the drink that has been shaped by Scotland’s diverse regions and history. Discover the secrets of the
“Water of Life” with the Whisky Tour. Uncover the flavours of over 300 different whiskies in the Bar and Shop.
Enjoy some of Scotland’s finest produce in “amber” our Restaurant. Book tickets online at
www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk
The
Palace is set in the vast splendor of Holyrood Park which is
worth a visit in it's own right.
Do you like shopping?
Well Edinburgh is the place to be! We are only a short bus
ride to Princes Street, one of the world's most famous shopping
boulevards. With its impressive range of smaller shops and
department stores, Princes Street is almost guaranteed to
leave you with tired feet and an empty wallet!
There is so
much more to shopping in Edinburgh though, and we highly
recommend you also take a walk up the Royal Mile and the
Grass market area where there are many quaint and specialist
shops waiting to be explored.
Playhouse
Theatre
The playhouse Theatre regularly plays to packed houses featuring
popular West End and Broadway productions.
 Edinburgh Festival
The Edinburgh Festival is world renowned for its unique fringe performances and cosmopolitan array of entertainment.
There is no better place to enjoy this than the impressive Festival
Theatre. |
